Search - Do Make Say Think :: & Yet & Yet

Joshua B. (littleborge) from ATHENS, GA
Reviewed on 11/4/2020...

Very VERY good post-rock. It moves, it grooves, it also drones in an ambient way. It's like if Brian Eno and Tortoise had a baby and gave it a swift kick in the behind. I am fairly certain this is essentially the rhythm section of Broken Social Scene...which makes sense.

Timing, Chord Progressions, and Textures

Scott Louis | Houston, Texas | 10/09/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Do Make Say Think are an interesting band. Their band title, consisting solely of action verbs, alludes to well...action. The irony is that they never seem to be in a hurry to get anywhere with their music. This is ambient music at its best. You can turn this album on and completely forget that its there, letting it paint the room with its sound while doing something else, or you can sit and pay attention to it, and it holds up to even the most rigorous standards.



This is, in short, good music. It is music to relax to, with a drawn out sense of tension and release, not enough to make it epic, but there in the background. It's relaxing without being forceful about it. There is something wonderful about the band's sense of timing. They seem to know exactly when to shift movements in their songs, achieving an album that never lags or stalls.



The simple fact is that this music makes it difficult to be in a bad mood, which is a great thing to come home to after a crappy day of work or school. I have actually found myself driving home after a bad day excited about finally listening to this album with my shades drawn. It simply is, without sounding like its trying to be, fantastic.



The guitar work is present, technically excellent, yet not overwhelming. The same can be said for the percussion. This is most obvious on "Reitschule," the standout track of the album. The guitars meander around progressions while drumming on a rhythm that seems anachronistic keeps them from grounding themselves to any conventional song structure.



The production, usually my point of contention with music these days, is nearly flawless, which means I never even thought about it. The job of a mixer is to bring out the band, and whoever mixed this (my itunes version doesn't have his name) did a marvelous job.



This is a multilayered album that sounds fresh with each listen, because it is ambient enough to let itself be colored by your mood, while subtly changing it. Overall, a great listen and highly recommended."

Very good music

N. Rocha | Merced, CA United States | 08/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is very good. I love how they create an atmosphere with the music. I also love the style, it's easy going, but it's not simple. It's beautiful but not overwhelming. This album can get very loud, and very quiet, and the transitioning between is flawless. As compared to other "post-rock" bands, such as Godspeed and Mogwai, they are very unique in their sounds, just as the other respecting bands are. You won't find Do Make Say Think to be a rip off of any other band, they maintain their individuality very well. This album isn't perfect though, nothing is perfect, but it gets damn near. Some parts of the album I did find somewhat boring, but they are very very few and far between. I can easily listen to the cd the whole way through and be completely satisfied. If you are a fan of any other post rock bands, then I'm pretty confident you will want to add this album to your collection. If you like Do Make Say Think, maybe you have another one of their albums, then there is no doubt in my mind that you should really consider buying this one. If you are looking to get into post rock, this album (or any other DMST albums) would work great as a first. Of course Do Make Say Think isn't for everyone, but I am pretty sure if you are reading this review you probably aren't one of those people."